Trump’s First Year Damaged the U.S. Brand and 6 Other Tourism Trends This Week

Sarah Enelow, Skift

- Jan 14, 2018 1:30 pm

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This week in tourism, we analyzed how President Trump’s first year in office affected the industry, and it was rough. On the bright side, the U.S. is getting its first national civil rights trail, thanks to several motivated tourism boards.

— Sarah Enelow-Snyder

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Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines tourism.

>>The U.S. travel industry doesn’t feel its approach to the Trump administration in 2017 was sufficient, and it’s taking the next step. The old playbook for dealing with the White House is no longer relevant as travel and related industries try to find their footing: U.S. Travel Is Launching a Coalition to Break Through to Trump

>>It’s a complicated world and the State Department is trying to make it a little less complicated for U.S. travelers wondering if it’s safe to travel somewhere. There will likely be a learning curve to understand the new system and how other countries respond to them: U.S. State Department Overhauls Travel Warning System

>>It’s becoming clearer that 2017 has gone down as one of the worst and most challenging years for U.S. tourism in recent memory. In 2018, many destinations will likely step up their marketing of discounted options to get more foreign feet and spending power through their doors: U.S. Tourism Confronting Its Worst Year Since the Financial Crisis

Photo Credit: President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence depart Air Force One on August 22, 2017. Trump's first year in office had adverse effects on the tourism industry. Andrea Hanks, The White House / Flickr